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Career Aptitude Test (RIASEC Model)

Determine your professional archetype using the Holland Code system. Matches your personality traits to over 50 specific career paths.

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Career satisfaction correlates strongly with personality alignment. This assessment utilizes the Holland Code (RIASEC) framework to categorize vocational interests into six distinct themes. Identifying your dominant themes (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional) reduces the risk of burnout and professional mismatch. Employers and counselors use this data to predict workplace performance and longevity.

The algorithm aggregates responses to situational questions and generates a three-letter code (e.g., "IES"). This code acts as a key to filter a database of professions. Accuracy depends on honest self-reflection regarding tasks you genuinely enjoy rather than skills you have merely acquired through obligation.

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Formulas

The score S for each category is the summation of positive responses x where x ∈ {0, 1}.

Stype = N∑i=1 xi

The primary code is determined by max(SR, SI, ...).

Reference Data

CodeTypeKey TraitsCommon Roles
RRealisticPractical, Physical, Hands-onEngineer, Pilot, Carpenter
IInvestigativeAnalytical, Intellectual, ScientificScientist, Developer, Analyst
AArtisticCreative, Expressive, UnstructuredWriter, Designer, Musician
SSocialEmpathetic, Helpful, TeachingNurse, Teacher, Counselor
EEnterprisingPersuasive, Energetic, AmbitiousSales, Manager, Lawyer
CConventionalOrganized, Detail-oriented, DataAccountant, Clerk, Actuary

Frequently Asked Questions

Core personality traits tend to stabilize by adulthood. However, exposure to new environments can develop latent interests. A re-test every 3-5 years is recommended if you feel a shift in values.
This is known as a "flat profile". It indicates versatility but may make narrowing down specific roles harder. In these cases, focus on values (salary, work-life balance) rather than just task interest.
Yes. Most university majors map directly to RIASEC codes. Knowing your code early helps in selecting a major that leads to a fulfilling career path, reducing the likelihood of changing majors later.
Roles like "Creative Director" or "Marketing Manager" require leading teams and selling ideas (Enterprising) as much as creating them (Artistic). The combination of letters handles these nuances.